Many people think of quid pro quo harassment as something that can only happen in an organizational hierarchy. However, harassment fueled by power imbalances can occur at all levels, creating harm that is overlooked and unreported. Workplace control can manifest in...
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Case Study: Alleged Sexual Harassment and Retaliation at Healthcare Facility
Case Study: Alleged Sexual Harassment and Retaliation at Healthcare Facility Summary: This case study examines the allegations of sexual harassment and subsequent retaliation experienced by "the employee" at a healthcare facility, referred to as "Healthcare Facility...
Case Study: Alleged Retaliation for Reporting Sexual Harassment at a Retail Giant
Summary: This case study examines the alleged retaliatory termination of an employee, "Jane Doe," and subsequent terminations of her family members after she reported sexual harassment by a coworker at a large retail chain, referred to as "Company R." The case...
Proactive Approaches to Eradicating Sexual Harassment: Lessons from Successful Organizations
Creating an ethical workplace where employees feel secure and valued is a crucial goal for any organization. A proactive approach to eradicating sexual harassment begins with leadership setting a clear zero tolerance policy, which is vital in transforming hostile work...
Civil vs. Criminal Cases for Child Sex Abuse in California: What’s the Difference?
When a child is sexually abused in California, there are two legal paths to seek justice: criminal prosecution and civil lawsuits. These are not the same, and each serves a different purpose in holding offenders—and potentially institutions—accountable. This guide...
Employee sexual harassment can occur outside the workplace
People often associate the sexual harassment of employees with behavior that occurs in the workplace. However, it can happen anywhere – and not always in person. With more employees working remotely, employers have had to expand their sexual harassment policies to...
At-Will Employment vs. Wrongful Termination in California: Where Is the Line?
California is often considered one of the most employee-friendly states in the United States. Yet, California also adheres to the doctrine of "at-will" employment, a legal framework that allows employers or employees to terminate the employment relationship at any...
Accident or Sexual Harassment? Understanding Physical Contact in the Workplace
In the workplace, people interact closely. Sometimes, that close interaction can manifest in physical contact—a touch on the arm, a pat on the back, or brushing past someone in a crowded hallway. But what happens when that “casual” contact doesn’t feel casual to you?...
Beyond the Office: Sexual Harassment in Non-Traditional Workplaces
When most people think about workplace sexual harassment, they think of inappropriate conduct taking place between co-workers in corporate high rises, offices, and cubicles. But for an increasing number of people, the “workplace” isn’t an office at all. Instead, it’s...
Child Abuse by Therapists and Coaches in California: When to Report and Sue
Therapists, counselors, and coaches hold a unique position of trust. They often work closely with children in one-on-one settings—sometimes alone, sometimes without supervision. Sadly, that trust is occasionally betrayed. In California, abuse by mental health...
